Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2012)
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Table of contents
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Effective Reduction of Emissions of a DI Diesel Engine fuelled with Biodiesel and Diesel Blends with Oxygenated Additives
Abstract: Fatty acid methyl ester, popularly called biodiesel, has become more prominent alternate fuel for diesel engines on the basis of single-fuel concept. Since use of neat biodiesel on a large scale is raising certain constraints, both in terms of long-term availability of feed stock, fertile land and high NOx emissions, biodiesel is being adopted in blended form with petro-diesel fuel as B20 or B40. However, the HC and NOx emissions …
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Environmental Value Engineering Analysis on Performance Optimization of an Oil Fired Crucible Furnace using Oscillatory Combustion Technology
Abstract: Environmental Value Engineering Concept (E.V.E.) is a proven disciplined approach for improving measurable efficiency parameters for any organization or a system. In this paper, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (O.E.E.) for oil fired crucible furnace, which is a metric for Total Productive Maintenance initiative, has been calculated. As this performance was below the expectation level and resulting into outsourcing of jobs at higher cost, the E.V.E analysis was taken under consideration for …
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Temperature Variation and Energy Performance with or without PCM due to Introduction of Heat Loads
Abstract: Food transport and storage at low temperatures has always been an important matter worldwide and is becoming even more important due to dietary needs and population growth. The issue of improving food storage applies to food transportation in refrigerated vans and food storage in domestic refrigerators and freezers. In this paper, heat loads are introduced into a freezer and vegetable zone through short door openings (five door openings lasting 1 …
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Use of Refrigerating Technologies in Cold Chain Solution: A State-of-the-Art
Abstract: This paper reviews the development of cold thermal storage technology. In this work, a review has been carried out of the operating strategies, management and thermal load, cold storage types and storage media, current and alternative possible technology for food transport refrigeration and thermoelectric cooling and power generation used in the cold chain. Conservation and transport of temperature-sensitive materials and applications are discussed. This paper lists over 89 references.Keywords: Cold …
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